Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
| Region | Type | Maps & Charts (if available, no international) |
|---|---|---|
| North America, Mid-Atlantic, Atlantic | Canal | Chesapeake and Ohio Canal |
Plan initaited by George Washington and his Potomac Company in 1785 to link Potomac to Ohio River by canals. Little progress made in his lifetime; Company lost its charter in 1824; 130-mile portion opened in 1839; final link to Cumberland, Md. opened in 1850; never economically viable.
Sources
Robert A. McCaughey The Grand Idea; George Washington's Potomac and the Race to the WestRelated Locations
Potomac RiverCompiler
Peter Richards